Grad House Main Floor

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The inside seating capacity in the new Grad House would increase from 44 to 84, with a mix of tables, booths and bar seats. The new kitchen would increase in size by 250%.

A coffee station/counter would be added to bring back the original intent of the Coffee House of the Café.

The double patios would remain similar to the current ones, with the addition of a wooden deck for a permanent stage area and prime seating on the East side of the patio.

Finally, a front porch patio would be added, for students interested in take-out items. This area would not be served by waiters, and customers could enjoy taking their time on this unique area.

Grad House Second Floor

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The second floor will include a large graduate student study lounge, free (first come, first serve) meeting rooms and more washrooms. Students will be encouraged to come and study here amongst other graduate students or work on a group project, while enjoying the take-out goodies from Café Nostalgica. Finally, a small patio will allow students to read (and people watch) outside from the second level.

Grad House Third Floor

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The third floor of the Grad House will be a meeting room with a reception area. This room will be equipped and available for graduate students that wish to defend their thesis in an executive boardroom setting. Grad students would be able to reserve this room free of charge.





Graduate student associations from different departments would be able use this room to hold their association meetings. This room would also be licensed for adult beverages for special occasions and celebrations. Another unique space on campus that would help meet the needs of graduate students.